Clayton County Board of Commissioners
Office of Communications
May 2026
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Scan the QR Code to visit the Clayton County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax website or visit www.claytonsplost.com where you will find the status and photos of active and completed SPLOST projects.
| | | Clayton County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) Project Updates | | Project Details: The new Arena at Southlake, a new Clayton County Public Schools facility, that cost $117 million (including a $10 million SPLOST Progress for Pennies investment from the Clayton County Government), is expected to officially open soon. The 268,000-square-foot multipurpose venue is located at Southlake Mall in Morrow, GA with seating for up to 8,000 guests. It is designed to host major entertainment, sporting, and community events. | | Update: A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on April 22, 2026, to celebrate the grand opening of the new facility, which featured entertainment by Clayton County Public Schools Marching Band and Jazz Ensemble and a guided arena tour. | | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | Project Details: A new 103,000 sq. ft. three-story Clayton County Administration Building will be located on an 18-acre parcel of land on Old Poston Road in Jonesboro. The facility will be home to several county departments including the Board of Commissioners, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Communications and the grant-funded District 3 pocket park. | | Update: Hogan Construction continues to grade the property, ensuring the surface is properly level to begin construction while also establishing a detention pond necessary for future stormwater runoff. Planning, Design, and Construction is developing a procurement package to solicits bids for the construction of the new facility as part of Phase II. Phase III of the project will entail widening Old Poston Road. | | |
Construction Firm:
To Be Determined
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Design Firm:
Nelson Worldwide
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Project Completion:
To Be Determined
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | Project Details: The Small Business Incubator will provide resources to introduce, connect, support, and expand new businesses in Clayton County to bolster the creation of jobs, investment, and economic development. | | Update: The interior updates to the building have been complete to include construction of new walls, elimination of interior windows, HVAC and painting. Carpet cleaning and the installation of the front door are scheduled for May 2026. Exterior involving property landscaping and parking lot striping are also expected to be completed in May 2026. | | |
Construction Firm:
McWright LLC
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Project Completion:
To Be Determined
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | Project Details: The interior renovations of the Shelnutt Senior Center will include bathroom upgrades, interior lighting replacement, installation of a new washer and dryer, interior wall and ceiling finishes, including wall patching and painting. A new canopy entrance with two new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant ramps for accessibility will round out the exterior renovations. | | Update: Exterior improvements are ongoing that will enhance accessibility for all facility visitors and overall site function of the building to include a new covered drop off area, stairs and ramp with updated handrails. | | |
Construction Firm:
Numerous Contractors
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Design Firm:
Gardner Spencer Smith
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Completion Date:
January 2026
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | Project Details: Renovations of the VIP Complex at International Park integrate outdoor spaces while maintaining a multi-functional facility for arts and entertainment. Other enhancements include additional covered seating, event administrative space, dressing rooms, additional concessions, re-design of restrooms, backstage facilities, and ticket booth. | | Update: The underground installation of new sewer piping is expected to be completed by the end of April. Meanwhile, work is ongoing to establish underground water and power utilities. | | |
Construction Firm:
Brad Construction II
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Design Firm:
Gardner Spencer Smith
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Completion Date:
To Be Determined
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | Project Details: The new Winter Weather Supply and Storage Building will be located behind the Clayton County Jail on Post Way in Jonesboro. The facility will be used to store approximately 14 days of cold weather material such as salt, sand, and gravel. In addition, it will serve as storage for a salt brine maker and brine solution and house snowplows and spreaders. | | Update: Planning, Design, and Construction has received 100% building design documents from engineering firm, WSP USA Inc., and are awaiting review. | | |
Construction Firm:
To Be Determined
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Design Firm:
To Be Determined
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Completion:
To Be Determined
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | Project Details: The new 3-bay, 10,689-sq. ft. Fire Station No. 1 will be a replacement facility for the existing 38-year-old Fire Station No. 1 in Riverdale. The $7.2 million project will be funded with SPLOST. | | |
Update: The project is complete, and Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services has moved into the new building. A Ribbon Cutting and Hose Disconnection Ceremony was held on April 28, 2026 to celebrate the new facility.
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Construction Firm:
Hogan Construction Group
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Design Firm:
POND & Company
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Completion date:
January 2026
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | Clayton County Fire Station No. 9 Replacement | | Project Details: The new Fire Station No. 9 will be located at 4181 Old Dixie Highway. The new station will replace the current facility at 4320 Old Dixie Highway in Hapeville. The new 9,994-sq. ft. station will be 2-bay and built using the new prototype design. Total cost for the project is $6 million. | | Update: The relocation of the guardrail has been completed. An initial punch walk has been performed and updates are being made. | | |
Construction Firm:
Albion Construction
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Design Firm:
POND & Company
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Completion date:
October 2025
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | Project Details: River’s Edge Walking Trail Phase III will begin where Phase II extension ended at Harbour Lake Drive cul-de-sac and run parallel to Fairway Overlook. The trail is just shy of one mile. | | Update: Crews are onsite continuing to clear the trails and compacting the dirt in preparation for laying asphalt. The bioswale designs, which will divert water from the new trail location, are in review with the Planning, Design, and Construction team. | | |
Construction Firm:
Pride Contracting Inc.
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Design Firm:
Prime Engineering
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Completion date:
To Be Determined
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | Morrow-Lake City Park Facility Upgrades | | Project Details: The Morrow-Lake City Park concession stand and restrooms will be replaced with a new modular building. The project budget is $385,256. | | Update: Project managers are awaiting a completion timeline from the contractors to install slide locks. | | |
Construction Firm:
BRTU Construction Inc.
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Completion date:
April 2025
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | Rum Creek Park Facility Upgrades | | Project Details: The Rum Creek Park concession stand and restrooms will be replaced with a new modular building. The project budget is $378,025. | | Update: Project managers are awaiting a completion timeline from the contractors to install slide locks. | | |
Construction Firm:
BRTU Construction Inc.
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Completion date:
April 2025
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | Rex Park Facility Upgrades | | Project Details: The Rex Park concession stand and restrooms will be replaced with a new modular building. The project budget is $376,190. | | Update: Project managers are awaiting a completion timeline from the contractors to install slide locks. | | |
Construction Firm:
BRTU Construction Inc.
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Completion date:
April 2025
| | Please note all dates are subject to change due to numerous variabilities such as shipping delays and weather. | | Access the www.claytonsplost.com website for more information on projects and improvements throughout Clayton County thanks to voter-approved 1-cent sales tax. | | Clayton County Board of Commissioners | | |
Chairwoman
Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry
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Vice Chair Gail Hambrick
District 2
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Commissioner Alaina Reaves
District 1
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Commissioner Tashe' Allen
District 3
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Commissioner DeMont Davis
District 4
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